First, it's an extreme diet called "Calorie Restriction" where wheat, sugar, dairy, meat and even tap water are banned! Devotees eat rations of steamed vegetables, fish and nuts; and claim it will help them live to 120 years old.

Diabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. with new cases of the disease rising at alarming levels, especially among children and teens. More alarming is the fact that diabetes more than doubles the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Weight loss among those suffering from diabetes is very difficult as the body's delicate glucose and lipid balancing mechanisms are disrupted, causing excess pounds to become resistant to traditional diet plans.

With the number of cases of Type 2 diabetes increasing at an alarming rate in Canada and North America, it's crucial to control weight and blood sugar levels to deal with the disease, says Rick Gallop, author of a new cookbook on the subject. Since 2002 he has written eight guides beginning with “The G.I. Diet” in 2002 to his new book, “The G.I. Diabetes Clinic” (Random House of Canada, $24.95 paper). It addresses the dietary requirements of those battling Type 2 and pre-diabetes. The low glycemic index diet was developed in 1980 by Dr.

Some people say it's a fad; some call it revolutionary. It combines milk, moderation and tiny balls to knock out hunger. But does the Sadkhin diet work? Mattie Michelle has a personality as wild as her hair, but this hair stylist didn't always feel like she was a cut above the rest — until she dropped major pounds. "Close to 70 pounds," she said with a laugh. "It's crazy, I know!" The diet's secret is hidden under her mountain of hair. "These little balls behind your ears really work," Michelle said.

Does it not strike you as odd the number of people who are always telling you what you should and shouldn’t eat? Who are these so-called “experts”? In my line of work I make many suggestions in regards to exercise and diet and I feel that after 30 years of experience I have some credibility. I don’t think a day goes by when I make a nutrition or exercise suggestion that someone always has a counter opinion. Where does that come from?

The low-carb diet craze may have started years ago, but many still use it to lose and manage their weight. An article from the Mayo Clinic provides the ins and outs of the diet, as well as the potential risks. The simple definition of a low-carb diet is an eating plan that limits carbohydrate intake, usually emphasizing protein and fat. Types of low-carb diets restrict certain types of carbohydrate more than others. The Atkins diet and the Zone diet are examples of low-carb plans.

Some companies are using high-tech testing to come up with nutrition plans to fit the patient, but at a hefty price. Some companies are using high-tech testing to come up with nutrition plans to fit the patient, but at a hefty price. "A lot of folks just swallow pills arbitrarily and don't know how much they need. Well, now we're able to dial that in and tell you how much you need of a vitamin B6, for example, down to the milligram,” says Russ Scala of the Institute of Nutritional Medicine and Cardiovascular Research in Orlando.

According to a new study, Weight Watchers group program helps obese adults to not only lose weight but also reduce glucose and insulin levels for those who complete at least 2/3 of the six-month program.

NBC’s reality hit The Biggest Loser has become a phenomenon in the world of health and fitness through transforming overweight contestants right in front of our eyes. Many people watching can only dream of the opportunities that these men and women have, living on a structured weight-loss ranch, being trained by the best in the business and having the constant motivation of prizes along the way including $250,000 for the winner.